Frequently Asked Questions: Residential Garage Door Frequently Asked Questions I do not have standard size door openings. Can Clopay create custom garage doors to fit my needs? How much headroom do I need? I do not have the necessary amount of headroom. Is there something I can do? How much do garage doors cost? The cost of a garage door depends on a number of factors such as: the model, size, material, decorative options and site conditions. Because Clopay garage doors are sold exclusively through our network of distributors, they are better able to provide you with the most up-to-date pricing. Most of our distributors also install the garage doors for you, so the final quote you receive should be the "installed price." Consult our "Where to Buy"section to find a Clopay distributor near you. What type of spring system comes with my new garage door? What type of glass options are available for the Avante Collection garage doors? My garage door has a window section.
Do I have a choice as to where that section is placed? What tools will I need to install my garage doors? I am building a new garage; what size should the rough opening for my garage door be? I am getting ready to remove my old garage door, which has standard torsion springs. How can I get the tension off the springs? Can I just replace the garage door sections, and not use the new track and springs that came with it? Do I need to reinforce my garage door if I am installing an automatic garage door opener? My garage door “hangs” in the opening – is that normal? Can I fix it? How do I install my lockset? Does the Clopay garage door package include everything I need for proper installation? How do I install the struts provided with my garage door? Where can I buy parts? Does my garage door require maintenance? Can I fix my garage door myself? Are replacement sections available for my garage door? I hear a lot about R-value.
What is it and is it important? R-Value of Clopay Garage Door Models My garage doors have no insulation; how can I fix this? Can I install my old garage door opener on my new door? What horsepower garage door opener do I need for my garage door? When referring to steel gauge, does a lower number mean thicker steel? Can I paint my Clopay garage door? Clopay's steel garage doors can be painted with any high quality exterior latex paint. Note: click here for important information regarding the painting process for a Coachman Collection garage door. Wood garage doors must be painted/stained on all sides prior to installation. Most models are available factory primed. Clopay recommends wood garage doors be re-painted every 1 to 2 years (more frequent refinishing may be required in high moisture areas). For more details on painting and staining click here. Can I install an Avante Collection garage door in a high wind area? It depends on the local building code requirements for your area.
The Avante Collection is available in a W1 rating up to 14' wide, and in a W5 rating up to 20'2" wide. Refer to our WindCode section for specific details. Does Clopay offer reinforced garage doors for high wind areas? I live in Florida and purchased one of your garage doors with impact windows – how do I clean them? Clopay's Impact Resistant Windows are made with Polycarbonate. Refer to the WindCode portion of our website for Impact Resistant Window cleaning instructions by clicking here. Is the Gallery Collection available in WindCode? Are Coachman Collection garage doors offered with WindCode? Am I required to install handles on my garage door? Voluntary standards for the garage door industry require the installation of handles in connection with the manual operation of a garage door. To comply with these standards, Clopay designs and provides handles for installation with every residential garage door system it sells. If it is decided not to install these handles, the homeowner will be responsible for ensuring the safe opening and closing of a manually operated door.
Remember me on this computer I have read and accept the Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions of use.Please send me emails with information and exclusive offers on Clopay products.What types of remote garage door openers does Chamberlain offer? Chamberlain offers belt drive and chain drive remote control garage door openers, as of 2015. Several of the garage door openers feature smartphone connectivity and battery backup while ranging in strength from 1/2 to 1 1/4 horsepower. What are some types of Chamberlain garage openers? How do you install a Chamberlain garage door? Does Lowe's sell garage door openers? The Chamberlain belt drive remote control garage door openers are quiet but still powerful. One of the options is the 3/4 horsepower MyQ Belt Drive Garage Door Opener. This is an opener with a steel-reinforced belt drive with battery backup, a wireless keypad, a 200-watt light and two three-button remote controls. It costs about $270, as of June 2015, and has a rating of 3.2 stars out of 5 stars.
The chain drive remote control garage door openers from Chamberlain are listed as tough, strong and ideal for most garages in any climate. One example of a chain drive remote control garage door opener that Chamberlain offers is the 3/4 horsepower motor that has an industrial-strength chain drive. Each opener comes with a 200-watt lighting system and two three-button remote controls. It costs about $220 and has a rating of 3.5 stars out of 5 stars, as of June 2015. Chamberlain also sells accessories for all of the garage doors available, including extra remote controls. These remote controls are universal and come in a variety of colors including black, pink and blue. Learn more about Outdoor How do you troubleshoot a Chamberlain garage door? Customers can find information about how to troubleshoot a Chamberlain garage door by visiting the Chamberlain Frequently Asked Questions page at Chamberla... Doors, Windows, & Locks What brands make the top-rated garage door openers?